Focus on Treating Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)
and Caring for Our Young Native Trees and Plants
Our mission remains steadfast: to enhance the natural beauty of our community, promote biodiversity, and foster a sense of environmental stewardship among residents.
- Managing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Infestation
- Ongoing Professional Treatment: We’re continuing our partnership with HWA expert Joshua Konovitz to treat affected areas in both spring and fall.
- For Spring Only: Homeowner HWA Treatment Program: This spring, we’re launching an optional program for homeowners to treat Hemlocks on their properties. Watch for details coming soon! Available will be:
- Complete treatment kits with all necessary materials
- Step-by-step instructions
- Guidance on the appropriate number of trees to treat
- Concerned about HWA on your property? SUBMIT THIS FORM (https://forms.gle/b8cV87y5ZoZv67uDA).
- Maintaining Our Investments: WE’D LOVE YOUR HELP!
We’re prioritizing the care of our existing plantings, which include three native perennial gardens and nearly 400 native trees and shrubs. We welcome volunteers of all experience levels (kids too!). Tasks and time commitments are flexible. Want to help? Contact Gwen at gwenalegre@gmail.com or Jen at jenparglen@gmail.com. - Neighbor Workshops: WATCH FOR DATES!
Tree Planting and Tree ID Workshops: Learn the art of planting, nurturing, and safeguarding trees and shrubs in your own yard. And… do you want to know more about our Craneridge trees? We’ll be hosting one or more tree identification sessions. Kids are welcome!
Family-Friendly Activities: Help plant tree seeds in our new air prune boxes (perfect for families with children!). Or, participate in planting our new perennial meadow using seeds donated by WNY PRISM. - Ongoing partnership with WNY PRISM
(Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) This connection remains crucial. Together, we’ll combat invasive plants and insects that threaten our ecosystem. - Continued Creek Remediation
The lovely Crump Brook winds its way through our woods, but erosion and habitat degradation in many creekside areas are a growing concern. Continuing our partnership with Erie County Conservation District and based on a grant for $17,000, the erosion-damaged areas on the west end of Deer Run will undergo a creek remediation project this year.
Questions? Ideas? What to help in some way? Contact Gwen at gwenalegre@gmail.com
In 2025, let’s nurture our woodlands, celebrate our habitat, and sow seeds of positive change. Join us on this green journey—it’s a legacy we’ll leave for generations to come. 🌿🌳🌱
Craneridge Homeowners Association 